In West County, just last month police say a shoplifting ring of nine young women was organized and ready to steal. They hit a popular store; Victoria's Secret in West County Mall, surveillance video captured the women entering Victoria's. Once inside the store, they spread out and started bagging items. Witnesses say they took off in a van with Ohio license plates.

It's estimated the women stole about $5,000 worth of merchandise.

In Richmond Heights, thieves hit the Macy at the St. Louis Galleria, twice just weeks apart.

Police say they entered through the same glass door both times for the smash-and- grab burglaries.

Detectives say the thieves stole $2,100 worth of merchandise and fled the scene.

Two suspects from a gang of 8 from Chicago have admitted to the interstate transportation of stolen property from the Plaza Frontenac smash and grabs.

Police say they stole 30 handbags worth $60,000 dollars from the Saks Fifth Avenue in November of last year.

Eight of the suspects were caught on an Illinois interstate with 16 of the bags.